Stage 2: Boating on the Rhône

Take the time to unfold your packrafts, inflate them calmly, assemble your paddle, and adjust your life jacket—you are ready to glide into the “Savoyard Amazon.” Myriam will be there to assist you during this step.

Once your packraft is ready, gently place it in the water. Make sure it is properly floating, avoiding areas that are too shallow or where exposed rocks could damage the fabric. Do not get on board while the raft is still resting on stones—the material, although durable, is not designed to withstand this kind of stress.

You can now board and begin your navigation.

The lônes, these wild side channels of the Rhône, will carry you into the heart of a peaceful and preserved world.

Let yourself drift silently, blending into nature: here, every subtle movement may reward you with a fleeting encounter with a coypu, a European beaver, or many bird species.

If you touch the bottom, do not force it: step out carefully, walk a few steps, then get back on board calmly.

❗️ After passing through a series of small wild channels, you will reach the main branch of the Rhône’s backwaters, with the Lucey bridge in sight.

Be sure to stay on the left: just after the bridge, take the sharp left turn that will lead you to the final channel—the most beautiful and narrowest one—to conclude your journey in an even wilder, more secret setting.

⚠️ Warning: it is strictly forbidden to continue straight after the bridge. A few hundred meters further lies a dangerous drop. Do not approach it under any circumstances.

Make the most of this final timeless moment.

The navigation ends at the shallow crossing point, where you will pack up your equipment before a final short walk.